A new game developed by Cambridge scientists lets us take the role of an aspiring propagandist – you decide how to manipulate the public, use a Twitter bot army, and create a loyal, misled following. The game is free to play online, it’s simple, fun, and best of all, it enables you to deal with propaganda when you actually encounter it.
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This game really hits home! Understanding propaganda is like how we analyze plays in sports games—getting the strategy behind the headlines can boost our “defense” against misinformation.